COMPUTER BASICS - WinXP Trick and shortcuts


Keypress
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Function
(CTRL) Double Click

Opens a NEW window
ALT-TAB

Alternates between open applications on your computer
Right-Mouseclick

Allows you to make new folders or documents
ALT-ENTER

Opens up the "Properties" of a file
(ALT) Drag icon

Creates a SHORTCUT for that file or Application


Tiling Windows

You can quickly arrange your on-screen windows to show them side by side, or one above the other:
  1. Open the windows you want in the taskbar
  2. RIGHT-CLICK the taskbar and select TILE VERTICALLY or TILE HORIZONTALLY
  3. Minimize any "extra" windows that you don't really need
  4. Click on the TITLEBAR of the window you want on the LEFT (or TOP)
  5. Repeat step two to "Re-Tile"
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Vertical Tiling

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Horizontal Tiling